Gilgeous-Alexander, No. 1 seed Thunder look to take another step against Grizzlies

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder were a feelgood story -- a young team that improved dramatically and accelerated general manager Sam Presti’s rebuild by reaching the Play-In Tournament.Last season, Oklahoma City earned the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and Mark Daigneault... Read More.

The NBA playoffs are about to begin, Thunder to face Grizzlies in opener

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writers(AP) — There was Toronto in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023, and Boston in 2024.Six different seasons, six different champions. A run of parity like none other in NBA history.And now the Celtics get... Read More.

Former President Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma City 30 years after the bombing

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton will return to Oklahoma City on Saturday to remember the people who were killed, and comfort those affected by the bombing.Clinton was president on April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb exploded,... Read More.

The NBA’s playoff chase will end Sunday. Here’s a look at what’s happening:

By The Associated Press(AP) — With one day left, the NBA playoff picture is still not in complete focus.It’s crystal-clear in the Eastern Conference, where two playoff matchups are known, the top six seeds are set, and the four play-in spots are all locked in.In the Western Conference, there’s still much to be decided.... Read More.

Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander passes Jordan with 70th straight 20-point game

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports WriterHOUSTON (AP) — Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached 20 points on Friday night against the Houston Rockets for the 70th straight game, moving past Michael Jordan for the fourth-longest single-season streak in NBA history.Gilgeous-Alexander made 1 of 2 free throws at the end of the third quarter to give... Read More.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 and Thunder win 5th straight, 141-106 over Hornets

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fifth in a row, 141-106 over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s top scorer at 33 points per game, returned to the lineup after sitting out Wednesday night's lopsided win against Philadelphia.... Read More.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 48 points and Thunder hold off Pistons 113-107

By DAVE HOGG Associated PressDETROIT (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 113-107 on Saturday night.Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 of 26 from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and added six assists and three steals for Oklahoma City, which won for the ninth... Read More.

Wiggins, Williams lead Thunder past Blazers 107-89 with Gilgeous-Alexander held out for rest

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Aaron Wiggins scored 30 points, Jaylin Williams had his first career triple-double, and the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-89 on Friday night with MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench.Gilgeous-Alexander was held out for rest, missing just his second game this season. The Thunder... Read More.